8 Bilingual Pop Songs That Prove Latin Music Is Taking Over Mainstream Radio

Up until the radio takeover of last year's "Despacito," there had been only two Spanish-language singles to crown the Hot 100: Los Lobos "La Bamba" and Los del Rio's "Macarena," both dance floor staples that predated Luis Fonsi's summer insta-bop by at least 20 years. But "Despacito" was more than a mere crossover success, it was a cultural phenomenon, breaking half a dozen records and changing the face of the Top 40.

One year later, bilingual pop has become the go-to ticket for crafting hits. "Despacito" still reigns supreme, but it's no longer an anomaly. Below, check out some of the many tracks it helped to spawn.

1

J Balvin + Willy William ft. Beyoncé, "Mi Gente"

Just as Fonsi and Daddy Yankee did with Justin Bieber, J Balvin and Willy William enlisted some major star power for this pulsating Latin club-kindler, looking to none other than Queen B.

2

Camila Cabello ft. Daddy Yankee, "Havana" (Remix)

Camila Cabello gave her ode to Cuba an extra dose of Spanish flavor with a feature from Puerto Rican hitmaker Daddy Yankee.

3

Liam Payne ft. J Balvin, "Familiar"

The One Direction alum recently hopped on the bilingual bandwagon with April's "Familiar," a seductive, Latin-punched serenade featuring reggaeton king J Balvin.